April 09, 2010

Slips as Dresses Part III: The Champagne of Beers

Malin Laney and I had the pleasure of jetting off to Germany for our last photo shoot. And by "jet" I mean "walk". And by "Germany" I mean "a mural depicting Oktoberfest" at an excellent local beer hall aptly called The Beer Stein. Ideally I would wear this outfit to a really mellow but kinda major house party. By which I mean, there's a lot of people and good times minus sketchiness.

I don't really drink now that I'm no longer a senior in college, but I do just love beers from around the world! Wine snobs can drink their vintage but I prefer to wear mine and just drink beer.

Ideally, I'd have worn this outfit with these little booties for a much more vintage and ladylike look. Sadly they are "in storage" (at my parents' house) so it's my good old standbys.

*Vintage Nordrom's Booties: Thrifted about a year ago (Oregon).

*1950s Cashmere Cardigan: thrifted (Oregon)

*Vintage Glasses: thrifted (Oregon)

*Vintage Slip (20s inspired?): thrifted (Virginia; with Sonya)

*Belt: Flea Market in Milan a few years ago.

*Blue Thigh High Fishnets: can't remember but I think it was something random.

I am loving sepia tones and grunge brushes!

You need a goofy smile and indistinct hands to live in this world.

Models always rock this pose so I thought I'd try it. Now I know why they make the big bucks.

Yeah for gradient maps!

I love these little bees! Is it lame to find inspiration for a tattoo from a Photoshop brush?

Thanks everyone for your lovely compliments on my boots and slip!Sadly, the main reason the booties are at my folks' house is because they are not super comfortable (although they do fit). I tend to "collect" rather than wear those types of shoes since they are often so fabulous. Next time I'm in Va, I'll take one for the team and pose in some bootie-appropriate outfits just for you guys! I love my readers and like to deliver!heart--m

oh my, you are so cute. i love that slip. i can't pull this off, i just look like i'm wearing lingerie outdoors, which doesn't go over well as a journalist. also, those are excellent bangs for your face.